Which structure connects muscle to bone?

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Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Tendons are the structures that connect muscle to bone. They’re strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach the ends of muscles to the periosteum of bones. When a muscle contracts, the tendon transmits that force to the bone, causing movement. Nerves are involved in controlling muscle activity but don’t link muscle to bone. Cartilage sits at joints to cushion and reduce friction between bones, not to connect muscle to bone. Muscles don’t directly attach to bone without a tendon in typical anatomy; the connection they rely on is the tendon.

Tendons are the structures that connect muscle to bone. They’re strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach the ends of muscles to the periosteum of bones. When a muscle contracts, the tendon transmits that force to the bone, causing movement. Nerves are involved in controlling muscle activity but don’t link muscle to bone. Cartilage sits at joints to cushion and reduce friction between bones, not to connect muscle to bone. Muscles don’t directly attach to bone without a tendon in typical anatomy; the connection they rely on is the tendon.

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